EduKALINGA payout benefits 5,000 college students in Subic

SUBIC, Zambales — Around 5,000 college students from Subic received financial assistance under the EduKALINGA Program led by Mayor Jonathan Khonghun on Wednesday, October 14, at the Subic Sports Complex.

The payout covered qualified beneficiaries from various colleges and universities, providing financial support for their educational expenses and other daily needs.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) partnered with the local government in distributing the assistance and administering the payout to eligible students.

The financial aid is expected to help ease the burden of education-related expenses on students and their families amid rising costs of schooling and daily necessities.

The EduKALINGA Program aims to provide additional financial support to college students, helping them continue their education despite financial challenges.

Through the program, the local government underscored the importance of investing in education to expand opportunities for young people and help them complete their studies.